Marita's Casitas,(2)1BR/1BA Units - So Close to the Beach!

• Vacation of a lifetime! Don't pass this place up!

  Vacation of a lifetime! Don't pass this place up!

  • Guest Tyler B. (Where do you live?)
  • Date of stay 03/12/14
  • Review Submitted 03/21/14
  Wow. Where to start? Well, a bit of background; My wife, son (5y/o), and I spend a week at Maritas Casitas in Mid-March. we were coming from the Pacific NW, so sun and fun sounded pretty good. However, we had be to southern mainland Mexico 7+ years ago, but never to Baja. We found out about Aldo's place from a mutual acquaintance, who told us when he heard that we were thinking of a trip to Mexico this Winter/Spring "GO HERE. TRUST ME." Well, I'm glad I trust him, because this was an amazing trip, with the perfect accommodations. It might not be the right fit if you are looking for fine china, more space than you know what to do with, and luxury for luxury's sake, but if that's what you're into, I'm guessing you're not looking at rentals outside of Cabo San Lucas anyway. To summarize: We stayed upstairs, and the accommodations are perfect for a family of 3, and 4 would be fine as well. Cleanliness was exemplary, and safety for the little one was no problem at all (he's 5, so we are out of the woods somewhat). The extra amenities of the outdoor shower/bathroom, 3rd floor sundeck, and garden palapa really make 625 sq/ft feel like 1000+. Even the smaller fridge has the benefit of encouraging you to explore the local markets for fresh frutas, leguntas, y mariscos! Ay, los mariscos! Dios mio! We went to a different beach every day (usually the only ones there on a mile-long-stretch of unbelievable beauty), went horseback riding, tried all the excellent taqueria recommendations of Aldo (trust him, he's right), and went surfing at Los Cerritos, my 5y/o son included! Lying on the board as the rollers wash you into shore counts as surfing, right? :D On our final night, my son looked at me as we sat, enjoying an amazing dinner at El Zaguan, and said to me "Daddy, can we please come back here? Pleeeeeeease!?" I said yes, and I meant it. Thanks for an amazing vacation Aldo, Bequia, and most of all, Marita!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Hey Tyler, SO GLAD YOU HAD SO MUCH FUN :-) Look forward to next time and we may even have a few surprises for you when you return as we are always trying to make our little place even better!! Hard not to Love Todos Santos and the wahles, sea turtles, waves and mountains. Cya next time amigo... Cheers, Aldo and Bequia

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• Absolutely perfect.

  Absolutely perfect.

  • Guest D (Canada)
  • Date of stay 11/01/12
  • Review Submitted 05/15/13
  Hello Aldo and Bequia! I have sat down so many times to write this but could not seem to find the words to express enough gratitude for your incredible getaway and your gracious hospitality. You both are some of the finest folks I have come across. The place was perfect! Thank you for accommodating our needs with such warmth and integrity. The trip to Todos Santos was far more than I could have imagined. Completely fell in love. It changed me in a huge way. Opened my heart in ways I am still trying to understand. I had not had a real break from building my business for seven years and did not even realize how much I needed it. Todos gave me more than I could have asked for in any vacation. The most incredible people, amazing food, art and culture. It feels like a home away from home. Your Casitas are the perfect getaway. And how I miss that beach! Miles and miles of heavenly sand all to myself. Yoga, jogging, reading, writing. Playing music in the garden with Bequia. Sunsets in the rooftop hammocks. You guys have really done it up proper! I really hope you both are doing well and look forward to seeing you both again. HUGE HUGE LOVE. d

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing, girls getaway.

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• Great family rental, awesome location, lovely owners

  Great family rental, awesome location, lovely owners

  • Guest MollyMissoula (Missoula, Montana)
  • Date of stay 03/01/13
  • Review Submitted 03/12/13
  We just got back from 9 glorious days at Maritas Casitas. Aldo is a wonderful host - great directions to the unit, local markets, restaurants, beaches (w/ surfing ratings for beginners), ice cream, shopping, etc... My husband, 6-year old daughter and I staying on the garden level. An inflatable mattress was provided and fit easily in the sleeping area of the studio. We loved the indoor and outdoor showers, outdoor dining, palapa w/ hammock, and exploring the desert garden w/ numerous cacti and succulent plants. The 3rd Floor deck was a great spot for sunrise smoothies, sunset snacks, shooting star gazing and whale watching. Martias is located in a very quite spot, just a 100 yard walk to beach combing and the Turtle Sanctuary... We'll be back.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing, girls getaway.

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• Perfect for what we needed

  Perfect for what we needed

  • Guest Jamie40 (Colorado, USA)
  • Date of stay 01/13/13
  • Review Submitted 02/01/13
  We stayed in the ground floor of Marita's Casitas and found everything to be just as we needed. About 10 minutes max from town gave you just enough privacy without being too far out of Todos Santos. Probably 20 minutes from Cerritos beach (good beginning surf break). Walk to an amazing pacific beach (to rough for swimming, perfect for cocktail hour though) which also hosts a sea turtle nesting shelter. The apartment itself was well stocked with kitchen supplies and water. Made breakfast each morning at home! Comfortably furnished, very clean upon arrival, and WONDERFUL 3rd floor sun deck to watch the sunset from. Overall, would happily visit this spot again!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

  Owner response: So happy you enjoyed your stay! That rooftop yoga/sunrise/sunset/cocktail deck is pretty amazing isn't it! And now the road out to us is being paved to make it even quicker to zip into town, then back to peace and quiet at the casita! Thanks again so much! Cya next time :-) Cheers, Aldo, Bequia and Marita

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• Incredible stay

  Incredible stay

  • Guest Justus (Seattle, WA)
  • Date of stay 11/18/12
  • Review Submitted 01/13/13
  Marita's Casitas was a wonderful vacation. It's a short walk to the beach, and they were releasing baby sea turtles the night we arrived! Aldo is very helpful, and gives great tips about the area. Would definitely stay here again.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Justus thanks SO MUCH! Glad ya had fun and hope to see you again real soon... Take good care, Aldo, Bequia and Marita

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• Best vacation ever!

  Best vacation ever!

  • Guest Corey (United States)
  • Date of stay 11/09/12
  • Review Submitted 11/28/12
  I cannot say enough wonderful things about Casitas Maritas and Aldo! We had such an amazing time. The house is super comfy and beautifully designed. We felt right at home instantly. Aldo did a great job sending us tons of info and communicating the things we needed for our stay. He has that whole "here if you need me, but staying out of your way otherwise" thing downpat. He is the perfect host, incredibly friendly and full of local knowledge. The house is a lazy walk down a 200yd dirt road to an empty beach of amazing crashing waves. The rooftop hammocks were the perfect place stargazing at night, and whalewatching during the day. It was a 15 minute bumpy ride in the jeep away from downtown Todos Santos. The best advice came from Aldo, who told us that his goal was to see every sunrise and every sunset. They are breathtaking. Things not to miss in Todos Santos: Las Palmas Beach - Hacienda Cerritos/Cerritos Beach - La Esquina for breakfast - Tequila Sunrises for every other lunch and dinner.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thanks SO MUCH! A pleasure to meet you both :-) We love our little "slice of paradise" and are so glad you did too! Cya next time... Take good care, Aldo, Bequia and Marita

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• Serenity Now

  Serenity Now

  • Guest G (Boise, Id USA)
  • Date of stay 05/02/12
  • Review Submitted 05/14/12
  i think our stay at maritas casitas may have changed our lives. i slept better there than i do in my own bed at home. it was a perfect few days that i wouldn't want to change a thing other than being down there for longer. we will definitely recommend your place to anyone looking into going down to todos.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Tranquility

  Tranquility

  • Guest Iain and Dozer (Atlanta)
  • Date of stay 01/07/12
  • Review Submitted 02/29/12
  I have just returned from an extended week at the casita with my dog and can't say enough to praise the place. Coffee and watching the sunrise over the Sierra Laguna from the rooftop is a great way to start the day. Sunsets from the roof are also spectacular. The casita is comfortable and provides all the necessities to self-cater. Walks on the beach are a short walk down the dusaty road. Todos Santos is 10 minute drive away. If you want to get away from it all and enjoy long relaxing days this place is for you. Fall asleep and awaken to the sound of the surf crashing onto the shore off in the distance. Aaaah! Time to plan my next trip.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Great views!

  Great views!

  • Guest mountaingal (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
  • Date of stay 10/24/11
  • Review Submitted 12/31/11
  We loved Maritas Casitas for our last few days in Mexico. We stayed in the upstairs unit and really enjoyed the access to the roof area for hanging out and yoga. The view is great from up there. The unit is clean, bright and airy. We had everything we needed, including drinking water. The owners were very welcoming, hospitable and provided good information and tips. We arrived at dusk and had a bit of trouble finding the place. We had an arial photo from google earth which was very helpful. You definitely need a car. We purchased groceries in town and spent our days walking the beaches. The surf is powerful and mesmerizing! No swimming here! We saw whale blows on all our beach walks. With more time, we would have explored some of the different beaches around and done some hiking but at this point in our travels, we were into a quiet hangout and Maritas Casitas was perfect for that. Be sure to take in a sunset on the top deck!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway.

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• "So close to the beach" says it all.

  "So close to the beach" says it all.

  • Guest Cuervo (Nevada City CA, Minden NV)
  • Date of stay 11/01/11
  • Review Submitted 11/12/11
  My girlfriend and I rented the upstairs unit of 'Martia's Casitas' the first week of November, 2011. It's hard to imagine a better choice for a holiday in Todos Santos. The beach is 300 yards from your door. And when something as alluring and uncrowded as the Todos Santos beach is that close to where you are staying, that is value. If you're up on the hill, or staying in town... well, that's a whole different scenario. Being a 20 minute walk to the beach, or a short drive to the beach is not the same as having the beach in your backyard. The accommodations are not luxurious, but neither are they rustic. They are just plain comfortable... especially the bed. The kitchen was well-equipped. Need four or five spatulas? No problem. The furniture in the living area is comfortable and the reading lights well-placed. The wifi works well, better than my wifi back home. The partially shaded upstairs patio, with it's reclining chairs, affords a great view of the ocean, and if you're lucky, you'll see a whale or two. Owner Aldo was staying in the lower unit while we were there and you will not find a better landlord anywhere. You'll be emailed a list of nearby activities and suggestions for restaurants to match your budget. Our favorite for dinner is La Casita, in town. For a heathy breakfast, lattés and wifi, don't miss La Esquina on your way to town, just where the washboard ends and the pavement begins. I would not hesitate to recommend 'Marita's Casita' to anyone looking for comfortable accommodations at a reasonable price. Hey, you've got to like a place that's named after the family dog.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children.

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Additional information about rental rates

Fees:

• Tax Rate 16%

Notes:

Payment is due in full 60 days before the rental period begins. Payment of 50% is due at the time of reservation. Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed.